Marathi actor and filmmaker Prasad Oak recently brought a familiar Bollywood memory to life during his visit to New York’s Grand Central Terminal. The actor recreated a memorable Shah Rukh Khan moment from the 2003 romantic film Kal Ho Naa Ho, turning his visit to the iconic railway station into a lighthearted tribute to one of Hindi cinema’s popular movies.
Prasad Oak Revisits a Memorable Film Moment
Oak shared a video from the station on social media in which he can be seen striking a pose inspired by Shah Rukh Khan’s character from Kal Ho Naa Ho. He also recited the film’s well-known dialogue, adding his own comic touch to the recreation.
His wife, actress and entrepreneur Manjiri Oak, joined him during the playful moment. She appeared alongside Prasad in the frame, making the social media post more personal and entertaining.
Manjiri Oak Adds a Humorous Caption
Along with the post, Manjiri shared a humorous caption in Marathi, joking about the need to share the moment immediately because there was no certainty about what might happen to the station in the future.
She also included a playful disclaimer about Prasad’s performance. According to her caption, his imitation sounded like a combination of Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. Rather than focusing on the accuracy of the impersonation, she pointed out that the emotion behind the recreation was what mattered.
The post featured a reference to the dialogue associated with Kal Ho Naa Ho, giving the New York visit a distinct Bollywood connection.
Kal Ho Naa Ho and Its New York Setting
Directed by Nikkhil Advani, Kal Ho Naa Ho was released in 2003 and featured Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan in leading roles. The story was set largely in New York and revolved around Naina Catherine Kapur, played by Preity Zinta, whose life takes an unexpected turn after she meets Aman Mathur, portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan.
The film went on to become a widely remembered romantic drama, with its New York locations becoming closely associated with several of its memorable scenes. For that reason, Oak’s recreation at Grand Central Terminal carried an added nostalgic connection for viewers familiar with the movie.
Prasad Oak’s Career Across Marathi Cinema
Prasad Oak has built a wide-ranging career across Marathi theatre, television and cinema. He began his journey in theatre before becoming a recognizable television personality through shows such as Avaghachi Sansar, Asambhav and Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi.
His work later expanded into filmmaking. Oak directed Kaccha Limboo, which received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi. He subsequently directed films including Hirkani and Chandramukhi, further establishing himself as a filmmaker in the Marathi industry.
A Diverse Acting Career
Alongside directing, Oak has continued to work as an actor across Marathi films and television. His film credits include Ani… Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, Dharmaveer, Dharmaveer 2 and Phullwanti. He has also appeared in the Hindi film Blackout.
His latest social media appearance in New York offered fans a lighter glimpse of the actor away from his professional work, while also paying tribute to a film that remains closely linked with the city.